Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood and Polychrome Lyre-Form Architectural Ornaments

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Add sculptural presence to a wall, console, or tabletop with this expressive pair of 18th-century Italian architectural ornaments, carved in … Read more Add sculptural presence to a wall, console, or tabletop with this expressive pair of 18th-century Italian architectural ornaments, carved in the form of stylized lyres. Likely once part of a larger ecclesiastical or theatrical furnishing—such as an organ loft, altar surround, or stage element—each piece is hand-carved from wood and retains traces of its original gilt and polychrome finish in tones of ochre, green, and blue.
The sinuous lyre silhouette, symbolic of harmony and classical beauty, is accentuated by scrolled volutes, faux strings, and stepped plinth bases. Age has imparted a richly distressed surface with visible wear, losses, and remnants of wax or past mounting, adding to their layered charm and authenticity.
Candles not included. Just for show.
14.75”W x 5.5”D x 22”H

These decorative elements, measuring approximately [insert dimensions], make striking sculptural accents in both traditional and eclectic interiors. Mounted on custom stands or simply leaned for display, they evoke the elegance of 18th-century Italian craftsmanship and the poetic spirit of antiquity. See less